India, Feb. 28 -- The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education has placed Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave following recent FBI raids at his home and office.

According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, the decision was taken during a private board meeting on Friday. The leave is effective immediately.

In a statement, LAUSD said the move was intended to keep the district's priorities on track.

"The Board's action was taken to ensure the District's leadership remains focused on the mission of providing world-class teaching and learning in the classroom. While we understand the need for information, we cannot discuss the specifics of this matter pending investigation," the district said.

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